Lamborghini Diablo 1997
Model Diablo made in 1997 by Lamborghini got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages and structure.
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V030000 | AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI | from 04/01/1996 to 09/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 44 | 03/26/1998 | MFR | AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI | 02/25/1998 | 02/25/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the automatic window retractor system, which allows the vehicle door(s) to open, will remain in the closed position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the vehicle occupant would not be able to exit (or enter) the vehicle in the event of a vehicle crash or fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the window system and, if necessary, will replace the system with the new, modified version of the micro switch and latch assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during march 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lamborghini at 1-714-261-8872.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V162000 | AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI | from 03/01/1997 to 03/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 63 | 08/03/1998 | MFR | AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI | 07/20/1998 | 07/20/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with air bags. a supplementary rubber windshield header protector to be installed by the vehicle owner onto the windshield header when driving with the vehicle's top removed was omitted. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Injury to unbelted occupants could occur if the vehicle's top is removed and the vehicle is involved in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the windshield header rail trim panel and provide the owner with the missing supplemental rubber windshield header rail protector. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin august 3, 1998.owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lamborghini at 1-714-261-8872.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 98V162 | 09/11/1998 | 615061 | Automobili lamborghini, s.p.a. (lamborghini) has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in the early production air bag equipped 1997 and 1998 diablo roadster models. *tt | 12/22/2000 | |